Covered rack for doors



Dec. 18, 1934'. H. DERMAN COVERED RACK `FOR DOORS Filed Oct. 19, 1934 ymvENToR /v/rry Dei/m79 Y BY 5%, TT'ORN Patented Dec. 18, 1934 I UNITEDSTATES PATENT vOFFICE Harry Derman, Laurelton, Long Island, N. Y.pplication October 19, 1934, Serial No. 749,031

Claims.

This invention relates'to covered racks designed foruse in connectionwith doors of closets to utilize the space on the inner surface of thedoor for supporting such 'apparel as shoes, hats 5 and neckties; and theobject of vthe invention is to provide a rack of the class describedcomprising a rectangular frame in connection with which a plurality `ofhat, shoe or necktie supporting members are pivotally mounted to permitthe swinging of said members from a normal position within theboundaries of the frame to a Aposition extending from one side thereof;a further object being to provide a frame of the class describedpreferably composedof two similar frame parts bolted or otherwisecoupled together when set up for use, whereby the complete frame may beshipped in a relatively small compact' package when in its collapsedstate; a further object being to provide an enclosure for the rack orthe supporting members thereof preferably in the form of a curtainsupported on a rod arranged at the upper end portion of the frame, therod being so .arranged as to supportthe curtain outwardly of saidsupporting members; a further ob- Vject being to provide a top or coverarranged over the frame parts to protect and cover the same; and withthese and other objects in view, .the invention consists in a rack ofthe class and for the purpose specified, which is simple and economicalin construction, efcient in use and which is constructed as hereinafterdescribed and claimed.

The invention is fully disclosed 4in the following specification, ofwhich the accompanying drawing forms a part, in which the separate partsof my improvement are designated by suitable reference characters ineach of the views, and in which: Y

Fig. 1 is a perspective view indicating one of my improved rackscompletely set up for use 40 upon the inner surface of a door.

Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view of the structure shown in Flg. 1with part of the` construction broken away. Y

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the several parts of the rack inextended position and omitting the curtain and with parts broken away;and,

Fig. 4 is a side edge view of the two frame parts of the rack incollapsed position illustrating the 50 compact packing of said frameparts.

In carrying my invention into effect, I provide lan elongatedframe'10preferably consisting of separate rectangular frame parts 11 and 12,adjacent ends of which are secured together by .winged nut bolts 13 orby other suitable means.

(CIL S12- 4) Pivotally supported within the frame part 11 are threesimilar supporting members 14, each consisting of side arms 15 joined attheir outer end portions by cross bars 16. The bars 16 have spacedapertures in the upper edges thereof to receive vdowel pins 17 havingdetachable buttonshaped heads 18, said pins and heads forming hatsupporting elements of conventional form. kIt will be understood thatwhen the members 14 are swung into alinement with the side rails of theframe part 1l, the pins 17 are removed to provide the compact packing ofthe separate frame parts.

The members 14 are supported `in extended position by engagement oftheVside arms 15 thereof with blocks 19 secured to the inner surfaces ofthe side rails of the frame part l1 as maybe seen upon a considerationof Fig. 2 of the drawing. Three of the members 14 are employed inconnection with the frame part 11 and the lowermost member includes anecktie supporting rod 20 movably supported in connection with saidmember by short arms 21 pivoted to the inner surfaces of the side armsl5 of said member so that the arms 21 and rod 20 may be swung intoalinement with the arms 15 of the lower-member 14 as well as within theboundaries of the side rails of the frame part 11 to provide saidcompact folding of the complete device.Y

'I'he frame part 12 is of the same dimensions .as the frame part 11 andpivotally supported in connection with the lower end portion of saidpart is aplurality of supporting members 22, three of which are shown.Each of these members consists of side arms 23, joined by'a plurality ofcross bars 24, the latter vseating in notches or recesses 23a formed inthe upper lsur'- faces of the arms-23. The members 22 when extended fromthe frame part 12 are arranged in a downwardly inclined direction andform shoe supporting members in connection with which a number of pairsot shoes may be supported, that 4is to say, two or more pairs on each ofthe members 22. The heels of the shoes are disposed over theinnermostacross bar 24a of each supporting member. The two uppermostmembers 22 are supported in their inclined position by blocks 25 securedto the inner'surfaces of the side rails of the frame part 12, whereasthe lowermost member 22 is supported in its inclined position byengagement with the bottom cross rail 12a ofthe frame part 12. v

It will be understood that when theframe part 12 is in collapsedposition, the members 22 are swung upwardly and are Contained within theboundaries of the side rails of said frame part so that when both frameparts are collapsed, they may be placed face to face for packing andshipment in the manner indicated in the side edge view in Fig. 4 of thedrawing.

When the separate parts 11 and 12 of the frame -10 are secured togetherby the bolts 13, the same may be attached to the inner surface of a doorindicated at 26 in Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawing by passing screws orother devices through the top rail 11a of the frame part 11 andthebottom rail 12a of the frame part 12. If additional securing is thoughtto be necessary, other securing devices may be passed through the siderails of said parts. However, the said top and bottom rails will beapertured for the first securing devices as is indicated in the top rail11a in Fig. 3 of the drawing.

It will be understood that when the frame 10 or the separate parts 11and 12 of the rack is attached to the door, the members 14--22 may beswung into extended position or into collapsed position at will, theonly thing being that the hat supporting elements consisting of the pins17 and heads 18 must be attached and detached.

The Acomplete rack as described, by virtue of the simplicity of itsconstruction, may be manufactured to sell at a very reasonable retailprice, thus placing the article within reach of the public at large. Byadding a slight expense to the complete rack, the appearance thereof,when in use, may be enhanced and greater eciency and utility provided byincluding a covering. l'lor this purpose, I provide a wire frame 27which is substantially yoke-shaped in formv and the hook-shaped ends 27athereof are detachably coupled with the upper end of the frame part 11by springing said end portions of the frame inwardly and then passingthe same outwardly through apertures 11b formed in the side rails of theframe part and allowing the shank portions 27h to seat in recessesformed on the inner surfaces of said rails. This wire frame extendsbeyond the sides of the frame part 11 and forwardly beyond the members14-22 and provides a support for curtains 28, 28a which hang downwardlyover the entire rack construction and conceal said rack from view aswell as the articles supported thereon. The curtains 28 and 28a joineach other centrally as seen at 28h where they may` be attached orcoupled together if desired. When detached, these curtains may be swungto both sides of the frame to'give access to the articles of apparelsupported thereon. The curtain supporting frame 27 extends above the topof the frame part 11 so as to provide necessary clearance above the hatssupported on the headed pins provided for this purpose.

I may also employ above the frame 27 a top plate 29 forming a cover'forthe top of the complete unit. This plate includes a downwardly extendingback or inner flange 29a located rearwardly of the top cross rail 11aand secured in position by the screws or other means employed forholding the frame part 11 in position. The side edges of the part 29 mayalso be flanged as indicated at 29h to aid in supporting the same and togive rigidity thereto. The part 29 may be composed of sheet metal or ofheavy nbre or cardboard depending entirely upon the price at which thecomplete article Ais to be sold.

By providing the top wall part 29 and the curtains 28, 28a, the articlesof apparel supported upon the rack may not only be concealed from Viewwhen the door 2E 'is swung 'into open position, but at the same timeprotected from dust and dirt to a large degree. The mounting of the topwall 29 will be such as to permit free movement of the curtains 28, 28aupon the supporting rod. It is also preferred that the upper edge of thecurtains 28, 28a be provided with supporting rings or other mountingmembers 30 to provide free movement of the curtains on the rod of theframe 27.

It will be understood that my improved apparel supporting rack may bemounted in connection with any type of a support and the severalsupporting members may have a diierent arrangement within the frame toadapt it to the intended uses. It is known in the art to provide shoeracks for arrangement upon closet doors, and it is also known thatgarment hanging racks have been provided for the doors of closets, thelatter in` cluding a shelf member, but to the best of my knowledge andbelief, a combination rack serving the three distinct and specificpurposes herein named has never heretofore been known to the art, andespecially wherein the rack is of collapsible construction providing thecompact packing of the same.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A rack for supporting shoes, liats and neckties, said rack comprisingan elongated, rectangular frame adapted to be mounted upon the surfaceof a closet door to cover the major portion of the surface area thereof,the upper end portion of the frame having vertically spaced supportingmembers normally collapsible within the boundaries of the frame, hatsupporting pins detachably mounted on said members, the lower supportingmember having means for supporting neckties in connection therewith, theother or lower end portion of the frame having vertically spaced shoesupporting members normally contained within the boundaries of theframe, said supporting members being extensible into angular positionswith respect to the frame at the outer or exposed surface thereof, meanswithin the boundaries of the frame engaging the supporting members tosupport the same in the desired angular position with respect to saidframe, and said frame serving to space the upper and lower supportingmembers in a xed and widely spaced relationship with respect to eachother.

2. A rack for supporting shoes, hats and neckties, said rack comprisingan elongated, 'rectangular frame adapted to be mounted upon the surfaceof a closet door to cover the major portion of the surface area thereof,the upperend portion of the frame having vertically spaced supportingmembers normally collapsible within the boundaries of the frame, hatsupporting pins detachably mounted on said members, the lower supportingmember having means for supporting neckties in connection therewith, theother or lower end portion of the frame having vertically spaced shoesupporting members normally contained within the boundaries of theframe, said supporting members being extensible into angular positionswith respect to the'frame at the outer or exposed surface thereof, meanswithin the boundaries of the frame engaging the supporting members tosupport the same in the desired angular position with respect to saidframe, said frame serving to space the upper and lower supportingmembers in a xed and widely spaced relationship with respect to eachother, said frame being composed of two substantially similar frameparts arranged one upon the other in edge to edge relation in formingsaid elongated frame, and means for coupling said frame parts together.

3. A rack for supporting shoes, hats and neck ties, said rack comprisingan elongated, rectangular frame adapted to be mounted upon the surfaceof a closet door to cover the major portion of the surface area thereof,the upper end portion of the frame having vertically spaced supportingmembers normally collapsible within the boundaries of the frame, hatsupporting pins detachably mounted on said members, the lower supportingmember having means for supporting neckties in connection therewith, theother or lower end portion of the frame having vertically spaced shoesupporting members normally contained within the boundaries of theframe, said supporting members being extensible into angular positionswith respect to the frame at the outer or exposed surface thereof, meanswithin the boundaries of the frame engaging the supporting members tosupport the same in the desired angular position with respect to saidframe, said frame serving to space the upper and lower supportingmembers in a fixed and widely spaced relationship with respect to eachother, the frame including long side rails, each of said supportingmembers comprising side arms pivoted to the side railspf the frame, anda cross bar joining said side arms outwardly of the pivots of said arms,and said necktie supporting means comprising a rod mounted on short armspivoted to and collapsible within the boundaries of the supportingmember therefor.

4. A rack for supporting shoes, hats and neckties, said rack comprisingan elongated, rectangular frame adapted to be mounted upon the surfaceof a closet door to cover the major portion of the surface area thereof,the upper end portion of the frame having vertically spaced supportingmembers normally collapsible within thethe boundaries of the frameengaging the supporting members to support the same in the desiredangular position with respect to said frame, said frame serving to spacethe upper and lower supporting members in a xed and widely spacedrelationship with respect to each other, and means detachably coupledwith the frame above the uppermost supporting member thereof forsupporting an enclosure around the front and sides and throughout` thelength of the frame to cover hats, neckties and shoes arranged on thesupporting means therefor.

5. A rack for supporting shoes, hats and neckties, said rack comprisingan elongated, rectangular frame adapted to be mounted upon the surfaceof a closet door to cover the major portion of the surface area thereof,the upper end portion of the frame having vertically spaced supportingmembers normally collapsible within the boundaries of the frame, hatsupporting pins detachably mounted on said members, the lower supportingmember having means for supporting neckties in connection therewith, theother or lower end portion of the frame having vertically spaced shoesupporting members normally contained Within the boundaries of theframe, said supporty ing members being extensible into angular positionswith respect to the frame at the outer or exposed surface thereof, meanswithin the boundaries of the frame engaging the supporting members tosupport the same in the desired angular position with respect to saidframe, said frame serving to space the upper and lower supportingmembers in a fixed and widely spaced relationship with'resp'ect to eachother, means detachably coupled with the frame above the uppermostsupporting member thereof for supporting an enclosure around the frontand sides and throughout the length of the frame to cover hats, necktiesand shoes arranged on the supporting means therefor, said meanscomprising a yoke-shaped member having inwardly directed hook endsdetachable with respect to the upper end portion of the frame, and a topcover plate retained between the upper end of the frame and the door inconnection with which the frame is mounted, said plate beingsubstantially of the contour of and being disposed above saidyoke-shaped member.

HARRY DERMAN.

